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flash in the pan
01
someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term
Idiom
Informal
Example
He was a flash in the pan in the music industry, with one hit song that quickly faded into obscurity.
The actor had a brief moment of fame after a hit movie, but he turned out to be a flash in the pan, unable to replicate his success.
02
fiore di un giorno
a sudden but brief success that is not sustained
DisapprovingIdiomExample
The new tech startup seemed like a sure thing, but it turned out to be a flash in the pan.
The politician's campaign was the flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time.
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